Connect your reader using one of the following Bluetooth connection
modes:
Bluetooth Connection Profiles
Bluetooth Mode
Description
Basic Mode (HID)
(Default)*
Human Interface
Device Profile
• NO software installation required
• Connects to most devices
• Good for RFIDs containing small amounts of data
• Reader interacts with host device like a keyboard
Application Mode
(RDR)
Reader Only
• Software installation is required
•
More efficient and reliable data communications
for RFIDs containing lots of data
• If you have an application that supports the
Socket Mobile reader, this is the mode recom-
mended
Application Mode
(PC/SC)
Personal Computer
/ Smart Card
• SDK-enabled functions to support Read & Write
capabilities
*By default, the reader is set to Basic Mode (HID).
BLUETOOTH CONNECTION MODES
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